Community Emergency Response Team training offered ADVERTISING Community Emergency Response Team training offered University of the Nations is offering Community Emergency Response Team training from 8:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Saturday at West Hawaii Civic Center. A one-day review
Community Emergency Response Team training offered
University of the Nations is offering Community Emergency Response Team training from 8:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Saturday at West Hawaii Civic Center.
A one-day review and re-certification class is required every two years for members to remain certified.
Reserve a space by contacting Allan Robbins, CERT@uofnkona.edu.
Trails advocacy group plans meeting, hike
E Mau Na Ala Hele, a nonprofit trails advocacy group dedicated to preserving and protecting the ancient and historic trails of Hawaii including their natural and cultural surroundings, will hold its annual meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Thelma Parker Library in Waimea.
A short business meeting reviewing the past year’s activities and planning for the coming year will be followed by a walk along Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea, Waimea’s streamside trail, to Ulu Laau, the Outdoor Circle Nature Park. The group will eat lunch at the park and hike the rest of the trail after lunch. History and future plans of both the trail and park will be shared during the talk by those instrumental in establishing both. Total walking distance will be an easy 2 to 3 miles.
The event is free and open to the public. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for Waimea weather and bring water and a trail lunch.
Info: Barbara, BASchaeferPhoto@gmail.com, 640-9270.
Kona hospital auxiliary meets
The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary has moved up its monthly board meeting to 12:30 p.m. Monday in the hospital conference room. Visitors are welcome to attend and to learn about volunteering at the hospital.
Also, the group welcomes everyone to its bake sale, held from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in the hospital cafeteria.
Info: KCHAuxiliary@hotmail.com, www.KCHAuxiliary.org.
Talk explores connection between Hawaii and Britain
Have you ever wondered why the British Union Jack is part of the Hawaiian flag? Some scholars say Kamehameha I recognized Britain’s King George III as his liege lord, and that between 1794 and 1843 the Hawaiian Kingdom was actually part of the British empire.
Windward Community College political scientist Keanu Sai explores the historical connection between Britain and Hawaii during a talk from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Lyman Museum. The talk is free to museum members or $3 for nonmebers.
Info: 935-5021, lymanmuseum.org.
Kealekehe teacher receives grant
Kealekehe High School teacher Karen Sheff is among 30 teachers across the U.S. to receive a DIY Guide grant from the Allen Distinguished Educators program. Nearly $20,000 dispersed among the 30 grantees will benefit more than 2,200 students this year.
The Allen Distinguished Educators program, developed by Paul G. Allen, is based on his belief that innovation is a key driver in improving learning opportunities for young people. It inspires, enables and empowers K-12 educators to bring innovative computer science, engineering and entrepreneurship projects, programs and practices to their classrooms through grants, awards, open-source educator resources and collaborative networks.
Info: allendistinguishededucators.org.
KTA, Hawaii Forest and Trail support Hawaii Forest Institute
The Hawaii Forest Institute’s Mahalo Aina Give Back to the Forest Initiative, a public private initiative to protect and perpetuate Hawaii’s forests, has raised nearly $60,000 through fundraising. The efforts have been sparked by a recent $10,000 donation in memory of Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi, Founders of KTA Super Stores and K. Taniguchi, Ltd and donations totaling over $11,000 from Hawaii Forest and Trails owners Rob and Cindy Pacheco.
In addition to planting trees, the Mahalo Aina Initiative supports ecosystem management, forest stewardship opportunities and educational programs at project sites throughout the state. Funds raised help support propagation, outplanting and long-term care of plantings, site maintenance, cultural and environmental education programs, coordination and promotional activities at the Kaupuleha Dryland Forest, Laiopua Dryland Habitat Preserve, Panaewa Zoo Discovery Forest, Palamanui Dry Forest Preserve, Aina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project, Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, and Hawaii Wood Guild, as well as projects on Oahu and Maui.
Info: mahaloaina.org.
